MUHA | Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT), Certified Ophthalmic assistant (COA) or Non-Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (NCOA) - Storm Eye Institute ($2,000 Sign on Bonus - COT/ COA External Applicants Only)
Charleston, South Carolina
MUHA | Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT), Certified Ophthalmic assistant (COA) or Non-Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (NCOA) - Storm Eye Institute ($2,000 Sign on Bonus - COT/ COA External Applicants Only)
- R-0000027783
- Charleston, South Carolina
- Healthcare Support
- Clinical & Research Support Services
- Full Time
- Hospital Authority (MUHA)
Job Description Summary
The Storm Eye Institute –Storm Eye treats adult and pediatric patients across the tri-county area. It includes specialties such as general ophthalmology, glaucoma, retina, cornea, oculoplastic, and optometry.
Performs advanced medical history, checks patient's visual acuity, dilates patient's eyes. Performs basic slit-lamp exam, visual fields, color vision tests, lensometry, tonometry, keratometry, and refractometry. Assists with office surgical procedures. Maintains complete and accurate information in the patient's medical record. Prepares and maintains exam rooms to ensure they are adequately stocked with supplies and that all equipment and instruments are in proper working order. Prepare instruments for sterilization. Screen patient phone calls and questions. Follow Guest Relation Policy: Be polite, attentive and courteous to all patients at all times. Perform other related duties incidental to the work.
Entity
Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)Worker Type
EmployeeWorker Sub-Type
RegularCost Center
CC000683 CHS - Storm Eye Clinics (Main)Pay Rate Type
HourlyPay Grade
Health-22Scheduled Weekly Hours
40Work Shift
Day (United States of America)Job Description
**Sign on bonus available to COT/COA External Applicants Only.**
Job Summary/Purpose: Performs advanced medical history, checks patient's visual acuity, dilates patient's eyes. Performs basic slit-lamp exam, visual fields, color vision tests, lensometry, tonometry, keratometry, and refractometry. Assists with office surgical procedures. Maintains complete and accurate information in the patient's medical record. Prepares and maintains exam rooms to ensure they are adequately stocked with supplies and that all equipment and instruments are in proper working order. Prepare instruments for sterilization. Screen patient phone calls and questions. Follow Guest Relation Policy: Be polite, attentive and courteous to all patients at all times. Perform other related duties incidental to the work.
NCOA:
Job Summary/Purpose: Performs a variety of general patient care activities and ophthalmic diagnostic tests and assists ophthalmologists with ophthalmic exams.
Additional Job Description
Required Minimum Training and Education: High school diploma or equivalent. Completion of a two year certified ophthalmic assistant program preferred but not required.
Required Licensure, Certifications, Registrations: Certified as an Ophthalmic Technicians (COT) or Assistant (COA) through Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology (JCAHPO) or eligible for certification within one year. BLS required.
The non- certified employee will have 12 months from start date to obtain COA certification through Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology (JCAHPO).
Physical Requirements: Continuous requirements are to perform job functions while standing, walking and sitting. Ability to bend at the waist, kneel, climb stairs, reach in all directions, fully use both hands and legs, possess good finger dexterity, perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders, reach in all directions. Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and as required. Maintain 20/40 vision corrected, see and recognize objects close at hand and at a distance, work in a latex safe environment and work indoors. Frequently lift, lower, push and pull and/or carry objects weighing 50 lbs (+/-) unassisted, exert up to 50 lbs of force, lift from 36” to overhead 25 lbs. Infrequently work in dusty areas and confined/cramped spaces.
Entity: Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)
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